Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG — LSU offensive lineman Trai Turner (56) walks off the field followed by LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) and LSU safety Corey Thompson (12) after the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium in November.

INDIANAPOLIS – One offensive lineman from Thibodaux (Auburn’s Greg Robinson) and another from New Orleans (LSU’s Trai Turner) were among three players at the NFL Scouting Combine who posted the fastest 40-yard dash times in their position group on Saturday.

Robinson, a tackle, ran an official time of 4.92 seconds at Lucas Oil Stadium, which was second-best among 40 results. Turner, a guard, ran an official time of 4.93 seconds, which was third. Michigan tackle Taylor Lewan ran the fastest time, 4.87 seconds — he’s projected to be one of the first few picks in the draft in May.

Auburn offensive linesman Greg Robinson (73) is pictured during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Robinson, a redshirt sophomore, is expected to be one of the top few draft picks, too. His time certainly didn’t hurt his standing, and he had the No. 7 most reps (32) bench-pressing 225 pounds.

The website NFL Draft Scout projected Turner, a sophomore, to be a late-round pick — if he was drafted at all. His good showing in the 40-yard dash created a buzz around the site of the combine. He was among several lineman that had 25 reps in the 225-pound bench press.

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